Undei no Sa (雲泥の差 – A World of Difference)
Undei no Sa 雲泥の差 You will feel “undei no sa” (雲泥の差) for various things, as long as you live a
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Tarafuku (たらふく – Having Enough)
These days, since I eat meals until I become a state called “tarafuku” (たらふく), I am getting a little bit
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Hūzen no Tomoshibi (風前の灯火 – Hang by A Thread)
Hūzen no Tomoshibi 風前の灯火 If you want to say that a thing or a person is in danger, or it
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Shinsetsu (親切 – Kindness)
Shinsetsu 親切 It is very important to be “shinsetsu” (親切). 「親切」であることは、とても大事なことです。 “Shinsetsu” is a word that represents kindness and compassion
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Hitohada Nugu (一肌脱ぐ – Giving Someone A Helping Hand)
Have you ever give assistance to someone in earnest? 一肌脱ぐ Such an act is called “hitohada nugu” (一肌脱ぐ) in Japanese.
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Sightseeing in Kumamoto
Today I will return to Tokyo. 熊本観光 I decided to visit some sightseeing spots in Kumamoto city before getting on
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Conference Presentation
Today I presented my study in an academic conference for the first time in six months. 学会発表 The material for
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Getting Lost
Today I got lost in Kumamoto University. 迷子 I’m often confused about the direction I’m heading when I go to
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A Cockroach in Kumamoto
Today, I came to Kumamoto city, Kumamoto Prefecture, in order to participate in an academic conference that will be held
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